'BLUE MOON' PREMIERES AT THE BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL

'BLUE MOON', directed by Richard Linklater and shot by his long-time collaborator, Director of Photography echo’ Shane F. Kelly, premieres today at the BFI London Film Festival as part of the Gala presentations.

Reuniting Linklater and Ethan Hawke, the film offers a witty and heartfelt portrait of lyricist Lorenz Hart, who on the opening night of Oklahoma! reflects on his past partnership with Richard Rodgers and the changing world of musical theatre.

Having premiered earlier this year at the Berlin Film Festival, BLUE MOON is a beautifully crafted tale full of humour, heartbreak, and warmth.

LONDON FILM FESTIVAL DAILY PICK: MY FATHER’S SHADOW!

As the London Film Festival continues, we’ve been discovering more standout titles that showcase the diversity of voices shaping contemporary cinema.

One that particularly resonated with us is ‘MY FATHER’S SHADOW’ , the debut feature from Akinola Davies Jr, screening in the First Feature Competition and recently announced as the UK’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. Set in Lagos, the film follows two brothers spending a rare day with their father, Fola (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù), as they begin to understand him and the sacrifices he has made, all against the backdrop of Nigeria’s presidential election.

‘MY FATHER’S SHADOW’ is an intimate portrait of family, legacy, and the quiet moments that define understanding.

LFF HIGHLIGHTS: IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU.

Following an inspiring week at the London Film Festival, we continued exploring the programme and discovered more standout films that capture the talent showcased across the festival. One title that’s catching our attention right now is 'IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU', directed by Mary Bronstein and starring Rose Byrne.

After premiering at Sundance, the film headed to Berlin – where Byrne received the Silver Bear for Best Actress – the film offers a darkly funny and unflinching look at motherhood on the brink. Byrne plays Linda, a therapist and mother struggling to hold her life together as her child’s mysterious illness and an absent husband push her to the edge, delivering a tense and deeply affecting performance.

There’s plenty more to see, and we can’t wait to dive in.

CATCH THE FIRST LOOK OF ‘WILD CHERRY’!

Catch the First Look pictures of ‘WILD CHERRY’, from BAFTA-award winning creator, Nicôle Lecky, featuring Costume Design by echo’s Buki Ebiesuwa!

This 6-part BBC drama, directed by Toby MacDonald and produced by Firebird Pictures, uncovers the toxic secrets that lurk in the shadows of a seemingly idyllic community. The series is set to release this November and follows private school best friends, Lorna and Juliet, as they get caught in the middle of scandal and their friendship and relationships with their mothers are pushed to the limits.

THE BEST OF LFF 2025: ECHO'S TOP THREE FILM RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LAST WEEK!

We had the chance to see an exceptional lineup of films at the London Film Festival last week and left inspired by the creativity and talent on display across the industry. From the screenings we attended, here are three standout films we recommend checking out:

'ALPHA', from director Julia Ducournau, produced by Petit Film. It’s about a 13‑year‑old girl named Alpha who goes home from school with a tattoo, and soon after, her mother fears she may have caught a mysterious virus that’s turning people into marble‑like statues.

'THE BLUE TRAIL' directed by Zineb Wakrim and produced by Desvia Filmes about a young girl who navigates a tense day in Casablanca, quietly observing the world around her as unspoken tensions rise.

'BUGONIA', directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and produced by Element Pictures. Two conspiracy‑obsessed men kidnap a pharmaceutical CEO (played by Emma Stone), believing she is an alien who wants to destroy Earth. What follows is a dark, satirical game of psychological and moral unraveling.

We’re so excited to see what this week has in store for us!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ECHO'S ALEX HOLMES AND OIAN ARTETA ON THEIR 2025 CICLOPE WINS!

We're thrilled to announce that both echo’s Alex Holmes and Oian Arteta have been recognised at the 2025 Ciclope Awards.

Alex Holmes has won Bronze in Production Design for his work on ‘SHOEMAKER’, a commercial for Telstra, produced by Revolver and directed by Steve Rogers.

Additionally, ‘I HATE HELEN’ has been awarded Gold, with Production Design by echo’s Oian Arteta! This short film was directed by Katie Lambert and produced by Stink.

We are so proud!

‘I SWEAR’ ARRIVING IN UK CINEMAS TODAY!

We’re thrilled that ‘I SWEAR’, directed by Kirk Jones and edited by echo client Sam Sneade, is now in cinemas across the UK.

The film tells the powerful true-life story of Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner John Davidson – a funny, moving, and life-affirming journey from adolescence to adulthood, shining a light on a condition still widely misunderstood.

'I SWEAR' had its sold-out World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, screening in the Centrepiece section, and has already been receiving incredible responses for its honesty, humour, and heart.

LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2025: ‘DREAMERS’ AND ‘THE SON AND THE SEA’

We are thrilled to announce that the 69th London Film Festival is set to screen ‘DREAMERS’ and ‘THE SON AND THE SEA’ tonight at the BFI Southbank!

With editing by echo’s Arttu Salmi BFE, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor’s ‘DREAMERS’ is about love, faith and confinement. After its successful world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year, this British drama will feature as part of this year’s ‘First Feature Competition’ category.

In the ‘Journey’ category of the festival, Stroma Cairns' ‘THE SON AND THE SEA’, shot by echo’s Ruben Woodin Dechamps, explores vulnerability, hope and connection. After premiering at the San Sebastián Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival this year, this visually stunning feature will make its official UK debut tonight.

LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2025: 'BAD APPLES' AND 'GOOD BOY'

We are excited to announce that ‘BAD APPLES’ and ‘GOOD BOY’ will make their UK premiere tonight at the 69th BFI London Film Festival!

After premiering at the San Sebastián Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, ‘BAD APPLES’ will screen tonight at BFI Southbank as part of LFF’s ‘Official Competition’. Jonatan Etzler’s comedic thriller stars Saoirse Ronan and features Costume Design by echo’s Sarah Blenkinsop.

Also having premiered at TIFF and set to show at the Rome Film Festival later this month, ‘GOOD BOY' will screen at Curzon Mayfair tonight as part of LFF’s ‘Dare’ category. Jan Komasa’s dark comedy stars Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough and Anson Boon and showcases Production Design by echo’s Fletcher Jarvis.

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HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE ‘PILLION’ TEASER TRAILER YET?

Written and directed by Harry Lighton, this British Drama showcases work by echo’s Production Designer Francesca Massariol and Hair + Make-Up Designer Diandra Ferreira.

Having premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won Best Screenplay, and the Telluride Film Festival, 'PILLION' is currently screening at the New York Film Festival and will show at the London Film Festival later this month.

‘PILLION’ stars Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling and is produced by Cornerstone, Element Pictures, and BBC Film.

What are you waiting for? Go check out the trailer now!

THE OFFICIAL TEASER TRAILER FOR ‘THE DEATH OF BUNNY MUNRO’ IS OUT NOW!

Go watch the official teaser trailer for the upcoming series, ‘THE DEATH OF BUNNY MUNRO’, featuring work by echo’s Director of Photography Nadim Carlsen DFF, Production Designer Alexandra Toomey, Costume Designer Holly Rebecca, and Editors Luke Dunkley and John Dwelly.

Directed by Isabella Eklöf, this 6-part Sky series follows a womanising door-to-door salesman, played by Matt Smith, as he takes his young son on an erratic sales excursion across Southern England.

Episodes 1 & 2 of ‘THE DEATH OF BUNNY MUNRO’ premieres at the London Film Festival next Monday (13th October) as part of the ‘Special Presentations’ category. The whole series will be available to view on Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK on the 20th November.

DOMINIC WATKINS AS PRODUCTION DESIGNER ON XFINITY NEW COMMERCIAL!

Xfinity has released a new advert ‘IMAGINE THAT' with Production Design by echo’s Dominic Watkins. The commercial reimagines Frankenstein in a world where technology works so seamlessly it fades into the background!

Produced by Park Pictures and Directed by Lance Acord.

GOOD LUCK TO PAIX ROBINSON ON THE BAFTA CYMRU NOMINATION!

Good luck to echo client Paix Robinson, BFDG on the BAFTA Cymru nomination for ‘RIPPLES’ this weekend!

Directed by Rhys Marc Jones, ‘RIPPLES’ has been nominated in the Short Films category and features Paix’s work as Producer, Production Designer and Costume Designer.

The BAFTA Cymru Awards will be held in Newport at the ICC Wales on Sunday 5 October.

Best of luck to Paix and everyone else on the ‘RIPPLES’ team!

ECHO CLIENTS AMONGST NOMINATED VIDEOS FOR THE UK MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS!

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that several echo clients have worked on several nominated videos for this year’s UK Music Video Awards (MVAs), taking place on 30th October!

Huge congratulations to echo’s Toby Leary for his incredible work on Marina Satti’s music video 'LOLA', which has been nominated for Best Cinematography in a Video – Newcomer.

Additional congratulations go out to the following echo clients who contributed to these nominated videos:

• Newcomer & Low budget in Best Pop video: Addison Rae ‘AQUAMARINE’ with echo’s Sean Price Williams as Director of Photography.

• Newcomer & Low budget in Best Rock / Alternative: Fontaines D.C ‘IN THE MODERN WORLD’ with Hair + Make Up by echo’s Natasha Lawes.

• Best Rock Video: Sam Fender ‘REMEMBER MY NAME’ with echo’s Chloe Thomson as Director of Photography.

• Best Rock Video International: Fontaines D.C ‘IT’S AMAZING TO BE YOUNG' with Hair + Make Up by echo’s Natasha Lawes.

• Best Rock Video International: Viagra Boys ‘BOG BODY’ with Hair + Make Up by echo’s Natasha Lawes.

• Best Pop Video in Association with Cinelab Film & Digital: FKA Twigs ‘EUSEXUA’ with Costume by echo’s Susie Coulthard.

We’re so proud to see so many echo names recognised for their hard work!

LEGO LAUNCHES NEW ZOMBIE COMMERCIAL WITH HAIR + MAKE UP BY ECHO’S NATASHA LAWES!

LEGO has launched a new zombie-themed commercial ‘Awaken Your Joy’, featuring Hair + Makeup by echo’s Natasha Lawes who looked after 70 zombies in one day!

Produced by Stink and Directed by the collective Traktor, the commercial follows the life of Zombies as they become engrossed in the art of lego.

‘DEAD OF WINTER’ IN UK & IRISH CINEMAS THIS FRIDAY, FEATURING EDITING BY TIM MURRELL!

‘DEAD OF WINTER’, edited by echo client Tim Murrell, arrives in UK & Irish cinemas tomorrow, 26th of September.

Directed by Brian Kirk and starring Emma Thompson, this gripping thriller follows a lone traveller in snowbound Minnesota who stumbles upon a kidnapping — and discovers she may be a teenage girl’s only chance of survival.

Following its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Audience Award, the film is now set to captivate audiences closer to home.

JADE HAS RELEASED VISUALISERS FOR HER NEW ALBUM, WITH CINEMATOGRAPHY BY TOBY LEARY!

JADE just dropped a bunch of visualisers for her new album ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY'. Cinematography by echo’s Toby Leary who shot all 6 visualisers in just 2 days!

Directed by Fa & Fon, and produced by Pulse—the visuals match the album’s energy perfectly.

We are so excited to see the full music videos!

‘100 NIGHTS OF HERO’ OFFICIAL TRAILER OUT NOW, FEATURING ECHO CLIENTS WORK!

The film is based on a graphic novel by Isabel Greenberg and features Costume Design by echo’s Susie Coulthard and Hair + Make Up by Natasha Lawes.

Directed by Julia Jackman, this “feminist fairy tale” stars Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine, Maika Monroe, Charli XCX, Richard E. Grant, Amir El-Masry, and Felicity Jones.

We are so excited for this one!

‘BAD APPLES’ OPENS NEW DIRECTORS SECTION AT SAN SEBASTIÁN FILM FESTIVAL WITH COSTUME DESIGN BY SARAH BLENKINSOP

This weekend, Jonatan Etzler’s ‘BAD APPLES’, featuring Costume Design by echo’s Sarah Blenkinsop, will open the ‘New Directors’ section of this year’s San Sebastián Film Festival!

Starring Saoirse Ronan as an overworked teacher of a disruptive class, this unsettling dark comedy explores how high-pressure situations can lead to rash and unethical decisions.

ON RUNNING RELEASE NEW COMMERCIAL WITH BURNA BOY, FEATURING COSTUME DESIGN BY BUKI EBIESUWA!

Sportswear brand ‘ON RUNNING’ have announced a partnership with artist Burna Boy in new commercial, with Costume Design by echo’s Buki Ebiesuwa.

The advert is Directed by Rollo Jackson and Produced by Somesuch.